Call It What You Want: A CBS Sports Golazo Network Podcast

CBS Sports, USMNT, U.S. Soccer, MLS, World Cup, UCL, Americans Abroad
Call It What You Want: A CBS Sports Golazo Network Podcast

The CBS Sports Golazo Network presents Call It What You Want, a weekly podcast where Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola cover all things USMNT and the state of the beautiful game in the United States.

  1. Poch wants more from Reyna, Mexico's striker dilemma, are Canada the favorites? | CNL Finals 'Final Four' Preview (Soccer 3/13)

    1 HR AGO

    Poch wants more from Reyna, Mexico's striker dilemma, are Canada the favorites? | CNL Finals 'Final Four' Preview (Soccer 3/13)

    With Charlie Davies (allegedly) sipping Mai Tais on a beach somewhere, Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola set the scene ahead of next week's Concacaf Nations League Finals! Beginning with the USMNT, the guys discuss the potential recruitment of Luciano Acosta (04:08), Mauricio Pochettino's strong message to Gio Reyna and Tyler Adams (08:55), and who should start at SoFi Stadium (16:58). Then, the focus shifts to the reigning champions' Final Four opponents. Don't underestimate Panama under Thomas Christiansen (25:27). Javier Aguirre's Mexico roster has some surprises, but there's really only one question on everyone's lips - Can Santi Jiménez and Raúl Jiménez play together (30:26)? The guys talk about Canada's development under CIWYW alumnus Jesse Marsch, and whether the Canucks should be consider the favorites (47:39). And finally, is there a way to squeeze Antonee Robinson and Alphonso Davies into the CNL Finals Best XI (59:46)? Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 6m
  2. USMNT Roster Reaction | Poch Calls Six MLS Players But Omits Aaronsons and Zendejas | CNL Finals (Soccer 3/11)

    2 DAYS AGO

    USMNT Roster Reaction | Poch Calls Six MLS Players But Omits Aaronsons and Zendejas | CNL Finals (Soccer 3/11)

    The United States men’s national team roster is set for the Concacaf Nations League, but more important than that, Tony Meola makes his return to the show! Jimmy Conrad and Charlie welcome back Big Tones, and dive into Mauricio Pochettino’s 23-man squad. The guys go through the A to Z of notable omissions beginning with Brenden and Paxten Aaronson, and ending with Alex Zendejas. January camp matters again! At least that’s what the inclusion of six MLS players indicates. The crew discusses Diego Luna’s X factor. Then, reaction to the USMNT announcing pre-Gold Cup friendlies against Turkey and Switzerland. Concacaf has a mascot! And assuming Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams are locks, who should join them in midfield? Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 2m
  3. USMNT dual nats to watch, Pochettino's roster decisions, Zendejas bossing Liga MX (Soccer 3/6)

    6 MAR

    USMNT dual nats to watch, Pochettino's roster decisions, Zendejas bossing Liga MX (Soccer 3/6)

    Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies break down the past, present, and future of dual nationals on the USMNT (04:02). Should Damion Downs and Noahkai Banks be part of the Nations League roster (10:34)? And what does the growing number of American-born players choosing other national teams say about the state of U.S. soccer (18:22)? Plus, Alex Zendejas is thriving at Club América—should Mauricio Pochettino give him another shot to prove himself (34:27)? The guys also dive into Liga MX’s decline despite the continental dominance enjoyed by Mexican clubs (41:22). In other news, Serie A is looking to play games on U.S. soil (51:48), Folarin Balogun and Sergiño Dest are nearing returns (55:45), things get weird for Tanner Tessmann at Lyon with Paulo Fonseca receiving a 9-month ban (58:14), and what we’ve learned so far from the Concacaf Champions Cup. Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 8m
  4. Johnny's Real Madrid Masterclass, Musah’s Struggles, Reyna’s Inconsistency, Ream's Expiry Date (Soccer 3/4)

    4 MAR

    Johnny's Real Madrid Masterclass, Musah’s Struggles, Reyna’s Inconsistency, Ream's Expiry Date (Soccer 3/4)

    Johnny Cardoso put in a monster performance against Real Madrid, capping it off with a goal—but does the Real Betis man have a shot at cracking the USMNT starting lineup? Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies debate where he fits in a midfield already stacked with talent (06:47). Meanwhile, Yunus Musah’s tough outing against Lazio raises the question: is versatility a blessing or a curse (16:53)? Plus, Gio Reyna is finally getting minutes at Dortmund, so why isn't he making more of them (25:47)? Matt Turner keeps his FA Cup run alive at Crystal Palace, but with Dean Henderson locked in as No. 1, so where can an international goalkeeper find more regular minutes come the summer (28:15)? Despite Milan being in a rut, there's no need to sound the Pulisic panic-meter (38:02). And speaking of dilemmas, has Mauricio Pochettino reached the point where he has to move on from Tim Ream (41:02)? Finally, the guys break down MLS Matchday 2, including why Brian White’s goal-scoring heroics won’t translate to the USMNT (50:16). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 7m
  5. Americans Abroad: Cardoso vs Real Madrid & Jedi vs Man U | Will Gio & Turner get the start? (Soccer 02/28)

    28 FEB

    Americans Abroad: Cardoso vs Real Madrid & Jedi vs Man U | Will Gio & Turner get the start? (Soccer 02/28)

    This ep features a preview of the upcoming weekend of big matches featuring Americans overseas. But not before venting about Juventus getting bounce from the Coppa Italia by Empoli. The crew also opens up the CIWYW mailbag and answers the question, "Who was your favorite coach throughout your playing career?" And we also find out that soccer wasn't the only sport that our hosts played growing up. Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 8m
  6. Sargent scoring for fun, Pulisic's penalty pain, Reyna squanders start, MLS back with a bang (Soccer 2/24)

    24 FEB

    Sargent scoring for fun, Pulisic's penalty pain, Reyna squanders start, MLS back with a bang (Soccer 2/24)

    This one’s dedicated to Tony Meola. Our friend, co-host, and USMNT legend is on the road to recovery after a heart attack, and Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies are sending all their love and support. We miss you, Big Tones —can’t wait to have you back! On the pitch, Josh Sargent is on fire for Norwich, but can he bring that form to the USMNT (56:38)? Christian Pulisic finally missed a penalty as Milan’s struggles continued—because even the best runs have to end sometime (14:21). MLS Opening Weekend didn’t disappoint, serving up golazos, surprises, and plenty of talking points (24:34). Jimmy shares his Diego Luna scouting report, while Jordan Morris and Brian Gutiérrez kicked off their seasons with braces. How will playing alongside Lionel Messi shape Benjamin Cremaschi’s development (31:56)? US Soccer released the Nations League preliminary roster, and it didn't include Richy Ledezma. Does Mexico beckon for the PSV man (39:05)? What’s next for Gio Reyna after another underwhelming outing (45:47)? Will Dortmund salvage their season in the UCL? And are San Diego better than we thought after stunning the LA Galaxy (56:49)? Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 3m
  7. Pro/Rel in the United States? - Paul McDonough on USL targeting a Division 1 Men's League  (Morning Footy)

    22 FEB

    Pro/Rel in the United States? - Paul McDonough on USL targeting a Division 1 Men's League (Morning Footy)

    Start your day with the perfect blend of news and analysis from the world’s game with the Morning Footy podcast. Download and follow Morning Footy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Jimmy Conrad and Charlie Davies welcome in Paul McDonough, the President and CSO of USL, to discuss the organization announcing its intention to launch Division 1 Men's League, the financial implications, the Super League's influence on launching USL's D1 Status. The group also talk about USL's direct competitor and the next steps the league will be taking. And finally, a chat about promotion and relegation and safeguards for franchises. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    14 min
  8. Americans exit UCL, Pulisic denies Conceicao rift, MLS turns 30 (Soccer 2/20)

    21 FEB

    Americans exit UCL, Pulisic denies Conceicao rift, MLS turns 30 (Soccer 2/20)

    The Champions League delivered chaos, and Jimmy Conrad and Tony Meola are here to break it all down! AC Milan crash out in shocking fashion, and Christian Pulisic takes to social media to shut down rumors of a rift with Sergio Conceição (03:30). Charlie Davies joins the show to analyze Tim Weah and Weston McKennie’s performances in Juventus’ disappointing exit at the hands of PSV—where American midfielder Richy Ledezma made his mark. Has he done enough to earn a USMNT call-up (16:04)? With MLS turning 30, the guys get nostalgic, sharing their favorite stories from the league’s early years and unveiling their Best XIs from each of its first three decades (27:43). Then, with just one month until the Concacaf Nations League semifinals, they take their best shot at predicting Mauricio Pochettino’s starting lineup to face Panama (52:43). And finally, Charlie gave punk music a try… and, well, let’s just say it didn’t stick (1:03:01). Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Call It What You Want team on X: @JimmyConrad, @CharlieDavies9, @TMeola1 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer. For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can also watch Call It What You Want on the CBS Sports Golazo Network for free on connected TVs and mobile devices through the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com as well as Paramount+. Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Brasileiro, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League by subscribing to Paramount+ Sign up to the Golazo newsletter, your ultimate guide to the Beautiful Game as our experts take you beyond the pitch and around the globe with news that matters. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 7m

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The CBS Sports Golazo Network presents Call It What You Want, a weekly podcast where Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies and Tony Meola cover all things USMNT and the state of the beautiful game in the United States.

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